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West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup
An outspoken advocate for Vallejo’s unhoused who was arrested during a homeless encampment clean-up this week alleges that law enforcement further targeted him by towing his parked car while he was in custody. Vallejo police arrested Jose “Joey” Carrizales, a former member of the city’s housing commission, for allegedly...
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Shlurping up success: Student-run business wins big at national pitch competition
Peel back the bright yellow lid. Lean into the steaming cup of instant ramen. As you savor the scent of lemongrass broth wafting toward you, your mind might jump to popular commercial ramen brands. Think again. The cup before you belongs to none other than Shlurp Ramen, Harker’s latest student-run business to hit the market.
San Mateo human trafficker threatened to kill victim: police
(KRON) — San Mateo police said they arrested a man on multiple charges, including human trafficking, after a victim revealed to medical staff at a local hospital that she was being trafficked and threatened. The incident unfolded on Aug. 21, when officers responded to the hospital. The victim, who had come to the U.S. on […]
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Power problems plague Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues. Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is in the process of moving to a newly renovated building but the new site overloaded PG&E's electric system. Founder and CEO of Muttville Sherri Franklin says they moved in at the end of July. On August 1st, the shelter abruptly lost power. Since then, they've been working with PG&E to get everything back up and running. "We appreciate and understand Muttville's valuable contribution to the community, and its service on behalf of vulnerable dogs," said...
Cops furious SF mayor endorsement didn’t involve member vote, but union rules say it’s OK
This week, Mayor London Breed clinched the sole endorsement of the San Francisco Police Officers Association in her race for reelection. Normally, this is a hotly anticipated moment in the SF election cycle, but this time around it raised bitter disagreement over the process of how the sought-after labor union makes its decision.
Oaklanders joined the DNC joyfest while local politics are starting to boil
All eyes were on Chicago this week where thousands of Democrats flocked to witness the nomination of Kamala Harris for president. The East Bay-raised politician who came up through San Francisco’s potent Democratic Party machine shared the stage with other impressive representatives with Oakland roots. Roughly 2,000 miles away,...
San Jose family grapples with pet medical expenses after house fire
A San Jose family is trying to look on the bright side after a house fire seriously injured their pets and destroyed their home. Chris Saplala of San Jose said the fire started on the home’s first floor and quickly spread. After firefighters responded to the scene, they decided to go inside and retrieve the family’s pets.
SF Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Shoplifting Blitz
San Francisco police are trying to crack down on shoplifters in the city. To help reduce retail thefts and to hold people who commit these crimes accountable, SF Police officers assigned to Central Station implemented ‘blitz’ operations. Blitz operations involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who wait to arrest criminals inside a partner business.
In the News | More details on threat to Piedmont police from East Bay Times
The East Bay Times on Aug. 19 reported more details from court records on the threat to Piedmont’s police chief and other members of the department:. A 52-year-old man who allegedly emailed threats to Piedmont Chief of Police Jeremy Bowers and other members of the police department, including “I will show up with a machine gun and kill everyone of you,” has been arrested and charged with three misdemeanor criminal counts, according to authorities and court records.
New Resentencing Practicum Among a Slate of Fascinating, Varied Fall Course Offerings
Berkeley Law’s smorgasbord of fall courses includes some innovative new dishes for students with interests ranging from criminal justice reform to California climate policy to international equality. Drawing on both expert lecturers — often highly-skilled and experienced practitioners — and the school’s powerhouse full-time faculty, these courses complement the...
Prof. Bill Hing Appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship
Professor Bill Ong Hing, an immigration law trailblazer and passionate advocate, has been named the School of Law’s new associate dean for faculty scholarship. He stepped into the role on August 1 and is tasked with supporting and amplifying the impact of the faculty’s research and writing. Professor Lara Bazelon had served in the role for the past two years.
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
Professor Osagie K. Obasogie’s ‘Legacies of Eugenics’ Project
In this episode, host Gwyneth Shaw talks to Professor Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics and the only UC Berkeley faculty member to hold an appointment at both our law school and our School of Public Health, including the Joint Medical Program with UC San Francisco. As a sociologist of law and medicine, Obasogie’s research combines doctrinal scholarship with empirical methods and novel theoretical approaches to understand the ways race is central to how the institutions of law and medicine operate.
2026 OL Quinn Buckey talks Stanford interest ahead of junior season
Quinn Buckey is walking into the 2024 season as one of the more imposing 2026 prospects in the always deeply-talented Kern County – as the Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty 2026 offensive lineman stands at 6-foot-6, 280-pounds. If the surname rings a bell to Stanford Cardinal fans, he's got an older...
Case Against Airbnb in Fatal House Party Shooting Can Proceed, Judge Rules
The family of an 18-year-old fatally shot during a Sunnyvale house party at a property rented through Airbnb notched a rare win against the short-term rental giant in court this week. In a Thursday order from the bench, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles Haines rejected Airbnb’s attempt to get...
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